Midsummer buffet. As well as cafes, many restaurants in Finland have self-service, or buffet service, if you prefer. It is very practical: you pay a fixed amount and help yourself from the buffet: the “All you can eat” offer is very widespread here. Bread and coffee are always included, as well as some beverages: skimmed milk, water and homemade beer. For further requests you will apply at the cash.

Today I’ll share with you an example of a Finnish buffet: what we had for Midsummerat the Käsnäs Paviljonkiin Käsnäs. As you can see there are cold starters, salads, fruit salads, a few choices of meat and a lot of fish, even some red caviar. Salmon is served in various versions: oven-baked, grilled, raw and flamed (see my post: “Rosasalmone”).

In the last photos a couple of delicacies I particularly liked: rye bread croutons with mixed fish and shrimps and some brie cheese with red fruits and flowers.

(The buffet cost Euro 25,00 per person; it is usually more economical than a’ la carte dining. The restaurant link is just HERE).